OBITUARIES

Jan 14, 2024

Eva Jolyne Ogier was born March 17, 1960, in Grant, Nebraska, to Garth Kenneth Ogier and Bethel Jolyne (Andrews) Ogier – the third of five children. In 1962, her family moved to a Sandhills ranch north of Hyannis. She and her siblings loved hunting for frogs in the wet meadows, playing with GI Joes in the blowouts, and hiding (for...

Jan 14, 2024

Arthur Francis Risse (Gramps) was born April 3, 1932, the 6th of eight children born to Ben and Mary Risse. Art’s youth was spent growing up in the Little White River community, attending school through the eighth grade at the country school in the valley. Days were spent working and carousing with his siblings and cousins from the Frank Risse...

Jan 14, 2024

A celebration of life for Marshall Alan Peterson, age 54 of Chadron will be Friday, January 19th at 10:00 a.m. at Chamberlain Chapel. We would love for people who attend the service to wear colors that represent one of his favorite sports teams (see teams below) or John Deer Green. Marshall Alan Peterson was born in Owasso, Michigan on June...

Jan 12, 2024

William E. Yantzi was born May 26, 1928, in O’Neill, NE, to Levi E. and Kathryn (Maring) Yantzi.

He passed away January 12, 2024, at his home at Prairie Pines. Funeral service will be January 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St Patrick’s Catholic Church.

As a young boy living in O’Neill, he loved visiting his grandparents on the farm,...

Jan 8, 2024

Merlyn Ludwig Gramberg was born near Wayne, Nebraska on February 26, 1937 to Ludwig Heinrich and Lucy Ann (Kester) Gramberg. Merlyn passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8th with family by his side. Merlyn spent his early years on the farm before his father was ill. The family moved to town when Merlyn was eight. As his father was bedridden,...

Jan 6, 2024

          John E. “ED” Perrine went to be with his lord and Savior January 6, 2024. Ed was born December 19, 1935, in Chadron, Nebraska. He was the only child John C “Chris” and Mabel (Durham) Perrine. He was raised in Kenwood addition of Chadron. During the “49” blizzard he delivered groceries on his sled for...

Jan 6, 2024

 

Lana Loy Chappell

Lana Loy Chappell was born June 20th, 1948, in Gordon Nebraska to Byron & Aloha Chappell.  She spent her young life helping her parents with ranching duties.  She went to school in Gordon.  In 1967, Lana married Vern Owen, to this union 2 children were born, Jerry Dean & Tawnie Dylawn.  They later divorced and she...

Jan 4, 2024

 

Tom Detwiler was born May 9, 1935, in Minden, NE to Theodore and Mamie Detwiler and grew up on a farm near Kearney. After graduating from Kearney High School, he attended the University of Nebraska, subsequently Receiving three degrees. In 1960 he Married Lee Wombacher. Prior to his appointment in 1965 to the CSC faculty, he taught English at...

Jan 2, 2024

Jan 1, 2024

 

Nadine Ann Belmont Henschel, age 86, of Martin, SD passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2024.

Nadine was born June 12, 1937, to Roy and Florence (Davis) Belmont of Hill City, SD. She grew up on a farm near Hill City. She had seven siblings and attended Elementary through High School in Hill City. She continued...

Dec 30, 2023

Dec 27, 2023

 

William Paul Emick, longtime Chadron resident, passed away quietly on December 27 in Chadron NE. Paul was born on November 7, 1950 in Scottsbluff NE to William “Bill” and Helen Wood Emick. He spent his childhood growing up in Scottsbluff, Lawrence KS, and Riverton WY and was active in Boy Scouts and swim teams. The family moved to Chadron...

Dec 24, 2023

Dec 24, 2023

David Perry Jones was born to Meredith (Betson) Jones in Crawford Nebraska on April 22d, 1969. David entered the arms of his Savior on December 24th, 2023.

David's beginnings were rougher than most, but he had great teachers and helpers along the way. They taught him to believe in himself, and as a result, he started talking! He always took...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Veda Ann (Scholz) Raben was born in rural Chambers, Nebraska on March 31, 1929. during the Great Depression.  She was the second of six children born to Ellis and Hattie Scholz.  Growing up with no electricity or running water, and having a father who was ill, she learned to work hard at a very young age.   She attended rural school and graduated...

Dec 15, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) Leroy Moore was born in Gordon, Nebraska to Mr. Charles Leo Moore and his wife, Mabel Helen (Wamsley) Moore, on 13 July 1933. He passed away December 15, 2023, at Gordon Countryside Care. He was the youngest of six children born to the Moore family. The Moore family has the distinction of being tied to the Van Buskirk’s,...

Dec 14, 2023

 

Roger LaVern Hollrah

 

Roger was born in Charter Oak Iowa on January 19, 1932 to Homer E and Hilda M (Rademacker) Hollrah.  He passed away at home after a prolonged and valiant battle with malignant melanoma on December 14, 2023.

 

In 1955, he married Anita Myers, and 2 children were born (Randy L and Kristi M). Later,...

Dec 3, 2023

 

Russell Eugene Finneman, 85, of Crawford, Nebraska, died December 3, 2023. Born on Nov. 28, 1938, to Thomas and Myrtle (Timm) Finneman, he grew up in Marmarth, North Dakota, and graduated from Marmarth High School in 1956. He was a golden gloves boxer in high school and played basketball. He grew up working on many, numerous ranches. He married...

Nov 29, 2023

 

Brandon Walton – September 26, 1982 – November 29, 2023

Brandon Scott Walton was born on September 26, 1982, to Casey and Juile Walton in Pine Ridge, SD. He was welcomed home by his two older sisters Andrea and Amy. He then helped welcome home his two younger sisters Casey Lynn and Carmen. Being the only boy, and middle...

Nov 26, 2023

 

 

Charles (Fritz) Preble

 I, Charles (Fritz) Preble was born in Hay Springs, NE in 1936 to Charles and Wanda (Myers) Preble. I Graduated from Hay Springs High School in 1955. I farmed with my father until 1952, and with Edward Preble and brother Dennis until 1960. On June 2, 1959 I married Flora Jane Faubion. We moved to...